Memphis schools takeover push could target other Tennessee districts

By Melissa Brown Tennessee Republicans took one step closer to seizing major controls from the Memphis-Shelby County school district on Monday in a takeover effort that could eventually affect other school systems across the state. The legislation would install a politically appointed oversight board in any Tennessee school district that meets four of six criteria […]

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Apr 21, 2026 - 20:37
Memphis schools takeover push could target other Tennessee districts
By Melissa Brown Tennessee Republicans took one step closer to seizing major controls from the Memphis-Shelby County school district on Monday in a takeover effort that could eventually affect other school systems across the state. The legislation would install a politically appointed oversight board in any Tennessee school district that meets four of six criteria […]
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